Sortain and Swiftsure

The Western Union (WU), also known as the Republic of Sortain and Swiftsure or Occiniran States, is a country in West Nyr consisting of 2 states and 9 counties. Known for its vast fields, both countries had invested significantly in agriculture during the early 19th century, and more so during its colonial era (1664-1800). It had also been considered as one of the most advanced in fishing, as it possesses thousands of lakes and a massive coast.

The economy of the Western Union relies on its manufacturing and agricultural sectors. With a mixed economy and loathing of monopolies, much of the people in the Western Union are met with thousands of opportunities and incentives in engaging in the market, producing an unsurprising high literacy and low unemployment rate.

Despite this, both states had gone through years of brinkmanship and feuds which culminated into the Sorto-Swiftshire War (1855-1861) as territorial disputes and resource problems swarm both countries' governments. Post-war appeasement campaigns from both sides, with the help of the Union party, laid the foundation for sentiments of Unity and policies of pacifism towards each other, which eventually led to Unification of both countries by virtue of the Unification bill of both states being ratified on December 3, 1898, and made effective on February 22, 1900.

Pre-colonial
3 major civilizations had appeared from 800 to 1670 AD. Archeological discoveries from the 19th century had cleared the fog of historical memory in the region and revealed the existence of 2 contemporary kingdoms from the 16th and 17th centuries, and an early civilization in the Karmann plains.

The Karmann civilization (~800 AD) was a semi-nomadic group of communities throughout the Karmann plains. Generally, what these communities possessed in common were the advanced irrigation systems and a notable hut shaped like a cone. They were hunters but excelled relatively in farming. The civilization suddenly disappears as it reached 1000 AD.

The Roeg Kingdom (1550-1670) and the Ostelus Kingdom (1500-1667) were allied kingdoms presumably originated from Elus Sed. Binded by arranged marriages from both kingdoms' nobilities, they also shared a strong military alliance and culture. Despite their close diplomatic relationship, they were both unable to fend off Zethaosteinian forces in its 2nd expedition in 1664 - the 1st being an exploratory mission in 1645.

Colonial
In the beginning of the 17th century, Zethaosteinians ventured throughout the globe to establish itself as an Imperial nation with a truly global reach. As the exploration era prompts empires around the world to expand beyond their geographical spheres, occupying resource-rich lands overseas and exploiting it for their own good, the Zethaostein Empire doubled the size of its fleets and launched expeditions to the west.

On August 4, 1645, a fleet of 7 - with the ship Swiftsure at the help under the command of Captain Jarus Faoller -landed kilometers west of what is now the City of Ganthers. There, they established a settlement named after their mothership, Swiftsure. Not long, they would make contact with traders from Ostelus and Roeg who they gladly exchanged resources with. But as the kingdoms grow wary of the invasive forces, they formulated a plan to drive them out of their spheres of influence by setting their ships on fire before attacking them with a horse from the east. By October 1, 187 Zethaosteinian expeditionists and 300 native warriors were killed, with dozens of weapons looted by the 2 kingdoms. Fortunate for the colonists, 4 ships were able to escape from the shore and by mid-1646, arrived back in Zethaostein. This gruesome encounter led the Government to stop further expeditions to West Nyr.

However, this order was not long-lasting. In May 1664, assisted by a 1645 veteran Bjorn Gal in their route, 15 ships carrying thousands of soldiers, scholars, and workers, docked and pillaged local settlements in the same area of their precedents. This time, victory was on the Empire's side.

From 1664 to 1670, the Colony spearheaded north into the core territories of the Ostelus and Roeg kingdom, consequently bringing an end to their rule in West Nyr. This, with external threats eliminated, a state of Martial Law was declared throughout the region to suppress the insurrections or what was left of the kingdoms. Stability would be achieved by the early 18th century, but then again would be challenged by a growing sentiment of nationalism brought about by both natives and creoles whose ire towards the government's apathy and severe repressive policies transformed into revolutionary actions.